US Bridges

Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 073411103 · Structure no. 000000000246751

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFa-Brothers Ave
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location073411103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14574, -95.52359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fa-Brothers Ave over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.